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Skift @ Skift 1 place · 08/18/2023 16:16 EDT

Vrbo Reverses Long-Standing Guest Refund Policy in Maui

Vrbo risks a host backlash but is doing the right thing for guests. As opposed to the articulated policies, how this all works out in practice is another matter. -Dennis Schaal Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift 2 place · 08/18/2023 13:12 EDT

Tripadvisor’s Inflection Point: Viator Surpasses Hotels

Tripadvisor sees itself increasingly relying on a fast-growing but profit-challenged Viator, and a hotel metasearch business that big advertisers are less committed to than in the past. Tough stuff. -Dennis Schaal Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift · 08/18/2023 11:38 EDT

Skift Travel News Quiz for August 18, 2023

Did you stay on top of the news this week? Test your knowledge in our Friday news quiz. -Jason Clampet Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift · 08/18/2023 10:50 EDT

Booking.com Highlights Its Alternative Accommodation Strategy in India

Investing in the country's alternative accommodations is a timely bet, especially with the pandemic speeding up the adoption of this segment. -Amrita Ghosh Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift 3 place · 08/18/2023 06:09 EDT

Planning Travel With Artificial Intelligence

Today's edition of Skift's daily podcast looks closer at AI travel planning, Chinese tour group resurgence, and American Air’s new European routes. -Rashaad Jorden Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift 3 place · 08/18/2023 02:30 EDT

Domestic U.S. Tourism Growth Levels Off as Americans Head Overseas

If U.S. domestic tourism businesses want to hold on to the post-pandemic gains with Americans, they better upgrade their marketing strategies and experience offerings. -Dawit Habtemariam Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift · 08/18/2023 00:30 EDT

Blackstone Is Back Buying Hotels in Japan: Top Stories in Hotels

Blackstone is once again looking to acquire Japanese hotels, IHG debuted its newest brand, and Hyatt gave details on its latest brand. Plus, other highlights from this week's news in hotel deals and development worldwide. -Sean O'Neill Read more ›

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Ajay Awtaney, Skift @ Skift · 08/17/2023 22:40 EDT

Air India’s Cabin Upgrades Take Shape: How it Plans to Fix Passenger Experience

Air India has opened its checkbook to offer a contemporary experience, one it hopes will dissuade passengers from flying one-stop via the Middle East or Far-East Asia when it is ready with its offering -Rashaad Jorden Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift · 08/17/2023 19:30 EDT

Chinese Tourists Are Ready to Book Trips, But 2019 Levels Are Far Off 

While China easing group tour restrictions is a travel industry leap, don't expect a sudden surge of Chinese tourists. The revival might need a little more time to unfold. -Peden Doma Bhutia Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift 1 place · 08/17/2023 16:23 EDT

We Tried the Travel Plugins on ChatGPT Plus: What Worked, What Didn’t

While the ChatGPT Plus platform is not reliable even when plugged into real-time data from travel websites, the setup bring users another step toward the future of travel planning and booking. -Justin Dawes Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift · 08/17/2023 14:47 EDT

Despegar Is Opening Stores in Brazil and Argentina

You probably won't see many credit card machines at Despegar's stores or booths in Argentina. But you will see travelers with cash. -Dennis Schaal Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift · 08/17/2023 11:14 EDT

Hong Kong Gains as Skift Travel Health Index Dips – Latest Update

Global travel declined from June to July, similar to the downward trend we saw this time last year. Hong Kong was the only country with an uptick in Skift's Travel Health Index. -Saniya Zanpure Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift · 08/17/2023 09:00 EDT

Skift Global Forum Should be Your Team’s 2023 Offsite Destination

Maximize the learnings (and the savings) by taking the whole team to Skift Global Forum in New York City next month. -Nicole Meyer Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift · 08/17/2023 06:19 EDT

IHG Has a New Hotel Brand for the Middle Class

Today's edition of Skift's daily podcast looks closer at IHG’s new brand, Booking Holding’s European concessions, and a JetBlue-Spirit Air timeline. -Rashaad Jorden Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift · 08/16/2023 23:00 EDT

Skift India Report: IndiGo Owner Sells More Shares in InterGlobe Aviation

Given Rakesh Gangwal’s previous comments on selling his entire holding in InterGlobe over a period of five years, this news comes as no surprise. Of more interest is where will the low-cost airline’s investor turn his attention to next? -Amrita Ghosh Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift · 08/16/2023 15:32 EDT

Booking Hopes Its Kayak Brand Can Help Save eTraveli Deal

Booking Holdings' proposed remedy to push through its pending deal to acquire eTraveli Group may not be enough. Perhaps additional concessions or litigation are in the offing. -Dennis Schaal Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift 1 place · 08/16/2023 14:16 EDT

JetBlue-Spirit Airlines Deal: A Skift Timeline

The proposed JetBlue-Spirit merger has many twists and turns in the last year, and here's a look at the major developments of a deal that would shake up the airline industry. -Rashaad Jorden Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift 1 place · 08/16/2023 12:43 EDT

IHG Launches 19th Hotel Brand – the Strategy Behind ‘Garner’

IHG really needs a conversion brand in the mid-market for supply and demand reasons. So this move is smart. Yet Garner falls flat with us as a name. -Sean O'Neill Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift 3 place · 08/16/2023 10:00 EDT

Q&A: Accelerating Digital Transformation to Optimize Airline Revenue

The opportunity for airlines and online travel agencies (OTAs) to capitalize on air travel demand has never been greater — but in an age of increasing uncertainty, creating a business strategy centered around technical agility is key. -Hitit Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift 2 place · 08/16/2023 09:00 EDT

Air Canada Adds Cancel for Any Reason Feature in Partnership With Hopper

Expedia's criticisms of Hopper's fintech products don't seem to be hurting Hopper's ability to enter into new partnerships. -Dennis Schaal Read more ›

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